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Solarflare Server Adapter
User Guide
Resetting Adapter Statistics
Statistics for data transfer and the MAC layer are reset, either following a system restart or installing
of the adapter drivers. If necessary, you can reset the adapter statistics to restart the accumulated
data values at any time.
1
Start SAM and select a Solarflare adapter from the Network Adapter list.
2
From the Actions list, click
Statistics and State
, or choose
Actions > Statistics and State
. The
Details from <adapter name>
dialog box is displayed.
3
In the
General
tab, click the
Reset
button to reset statistics.
4
Click
Close
.
4.15 Using SAM to Run Adapter and Cable Diagnostics
You can verify the Solarflare adapter, driver and cable by running SAM’s built-in diagnostic tools
(Solarflare 10GBASE-T adapter only).
The tools provide a simple way to verify that the adapter and driver are working correctly, and that
the cable has the correct characteristics for high-speed data transfer.
The diagnostics tools also include an option to flash the LEDs (useful for identifying the adapter in a
server room). Both options are available from
Actions > Adapter Diagnostics
.
NOTE:
Running of these tests will cause traffic to be halted on the selected adapter, and all of
its VLANs, unless part of a fault-tolerant team. Diagnostics tests are not available when the
adapter is running in iSCSI boot mode.
NOTE:
The full system report cannot be generated when remotely administering a server.